What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Operator - 1st shift position at Louis Industries, Inc.?
Louis Industries is employee focused; we offer flexible schedules, full benefits, and competitive pay.
Job Title: Laser Operator
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: M-Th 7am-4:30pm Fri 7am-11am
Job Specifications:
EDUCATION 2 Year Machine Tool or CNC Technical Degree preferred
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE 3 Years Preferred
Job Summary: The Laser Operator is responsible for laser operations including machine setup, productivity, maintenance and quality.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Job Specifications:
EDUCATION 2 Year Machine Tool or CNC Technical Degree preferred
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE 3 Years Preferred
Job Summary: The Laser Operator is responsible for laser operations including machine setup, productivity, maintenance and quality.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Regularly operate laser and/or punching machines
- Load and edit machine programs
- Load material in sheet bays
- Maintain cutting quality at acceptable feed rates
- Perform first part and random part inspections according to protocol on work order router
- Perform general laser maintenance, including startup/shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, cleaning dust bins, replacing cutting beds, and keeping lasers and work environment clean
- Perform advanced maintenance, including window changing/focal depth, external optical path cleaning and realignment, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical repair
- Assures that all products conform to prescribed quality standards
- Handle assorted steel raw material and steel scrap
- Separate/”pick” parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stack onto pallet/containers
- Package parts using banding or shrink wrap, as needed
- Safely operate forklift to load and unload material and move completed parts
- Operate small hand and power tools
- Follow all standard safety regulations
- Support process improvement activities
- Other duties may be assigned that pertain to the classification.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge & Experience:
Certified and experienced forklift operator
Certified crane operator preferred
Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with blueprints and inspection equipment
Proficient with mathematical equations
Skill in mechanical repair of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Able to communicate orally or in written form effectively with personnel
CAD training or experience preferred
Physical Demands:
Frequent lifting of 50 lbs. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting and standing for 8 hours per day. Must have communicable range of hearing and sight with or without the use of aids. Requires exposure to a typical manufacturing area where environment is affected by outside temperatures and machining.